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Pope Gregory III (Latin: Gregorius III; died 28 November 741) was the bishop of Rome from 11 February 731 to his death.
Saint Gregory III (born, Syria—died November 741; feast day November 28) was the pope from 731 to 741. A priest when elected pope by acclamation, he was the last pope to seek approval of his election from the imperial exarch in Ravenna. His pontificate was one of the most critical in papal history.
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Dec 10, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Pope Gregory III, who resisted Emperor Leo II's iconoclasm and preserved the tradition of venerating holy images. Find out how he became Pope, how he faced the challenge, and how he died.
Gregory III, Saint, Pope (731-741), was the son of a Syrian named John. The date of his birth is not known. His reputation for learning and virtue was so great that the Romans elected him pope by acclamation, when he was accompanying the funeral procession of his predecessor, February 11, 731.
Feb 4, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Gregory III, Pope , the Saint of the Day 12 December.
Learn about the life and achievements of Gregory III, the last Pope to seek imperial confirmation of his election. He resisted iconoclasm, defended Rome against Lombards and Byzantines, and expanded papal influence in Europe.
90th Pope of the Catholic Church.
